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PM urges police to investigate IPCA concerns
John Key says it is critically important police address the child abuse investigation concerns raised in an Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) report today.
Watchdog slams police over child abuse cases
A damning report into police handling of child abuse cases shows at least one district prioritised traffic fines over abuse investigations.
'We treat our babies like dogs'
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett says children are being treated like dogs, as figures show serious cases of abuse against babies have leapt by two-thirds in just two years.
Bring the cane back in schools
Half of New Zealanders support the reintroduction of corporal punishment in schools, according to a national survey of 1000 people.
Sting nets child porn gatekeeper
The target had no idea what was about to burst in on him. He was on his computer, which held thousands of child sex files.
Salvation Army called to apologise for historic abuse cases
People who were abused in Salvation Army homes as long as 70 years ago say they're still waiting for a public apology.
'Overwhelmed' woman sentenced for killing child
Sleep deprived, pregnant and 'overwhelmed' by caring for three young children, Sasha Pene begged a social worker for help.
Man who left baby while in a strip club fined
A man has admitted leaving his 18-month-old boy unattended in a car while he went into a strip club.
Victim wants church to take responsibility for abuse
A man haunted by childhood memories of sexual abuse at a Catholic orphanage just wants someone to acknowledge there was wrongdoing.
<i>Peter Lyons:</i> Petty gossip? Church hierarchy is out of touch
Peter Lyons, a teacher at St Peter's College, writes that abuse scandals are a legacy of centuries of intolerance of critical self-analysis.
Victim group: Abuse inquiry won't help
Abuse support groups say the investigations into the Catholic clergy abuse allegations are in the best interests of the church, not the victims.
Church scandal: Paedophile monks released
Two monks jailed in NZ's most notorious Catholic sexual abuse scandal have been released on parole after serving less than half their sentences.
Papal ally accused of 'ritual beatings'
The child abuse scandal rocking the Catholic Church widened this week as a leading German bishop personally appointed by Pope Benedict was accused of beating and punching children at a church-run home.
Poll finds smacking making comeback
Smacking children may be creeping back into favour following Government assurances that police will not prosecute parents for "light smacks", according to a new survey.